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Saturday, September 6, 2025
TopicQuad summit

Topic: Quad summit

Quad launches new agenda, raises concern on China’s control over critical minerals supply chains

Alongside the new agenda, announced in a joint statement by the foreign ministers of Australia, Japan, India, and US, several new initiatives were also launched.

China is playing the victim card—with Quad and US-led global economic system

Many Chinese commentators predict that following the November US elections, the Quad may lose relevance and progress could stagnate, as it has yet to address substantive issues.

$7.5mn for testing & 40mn vaccine doses. How India will contribute to Quad Cancer Moonshot scheme

The programme is an extension of the US Cancer Moonshot initiative started in 2016. It aims to strengthen the overall cancer care ecosystem in the Indo-Pacific.  

Quad must fix it’s Southeast Asia gap. Engage regional mechanisms

With perceptions of a relative decline in American influence in the region taking ground, a growing strategic dilemma in Southeast Asia sets in.

Defence, clean energy & repatriation of antiques among key topics in Modi-Biden bilateral talks

The meeting was held at Biden’s residence in Delaware, US, before Quad summit. The talks were a farewell of sorts, with Modi thanking Biden for his efforts in deepening India-US ties.

Semiconductors to maritime security, Quad leaders announce new initiatives, say grouping ‘here to stay’

Ports, cancer prevention, logistics, disaster relief also figure in Quad leaders’ declaration. Mini-lateral also takes aim at China, without naming the country, on ports & UNCLOS.

Modi meets Japanese, Australian counterparts; discusses ‘stability, prosperity’ of Indo-Pacific region

Modi and Albanese reaffirmed their commitment to 'further deepen' bilateral ties, with the Indian leader saying that he 'cherishes the time-tested friendship' with Australia.

2 summits & signing agreements on Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, pharma on Modi’s 3-day US itinerary

During his visit to the US, PM Narendra Modi will also host a roundtable with CEOs from large tech companies & interact with members of the Indian diaspora in New York.

Quad can reaffirm commitment to free & open Indo-Pacific in 2024 summit, counterbalance China

The effectiveness of the summit will ultimately be judged on its ability to produce tangible results and strengthen the Quad’s role in addressing regional and global challenges.

‘4 great democracies committed to peace in Indo-Pacific,’ says Australian PM ahead of Quad summit

Anthony Albanese is in US for the QUAD meet & has expressed keenness to hold talks with 'friend' PM Modi. The summit is scheduled to start on 21 September in Delaware.

On Camera

The Bengal Files has made sure Kolkata dusts history books to find out real Gopal Mukherjee

Whether it is due to the alleged unofficial ban on The Bengal Files or allegations by Gopal Mukherjee’s family against Agnihotri, everyone in the state wants to know more about Mukherjee.

Punjab’s paddy farmers are staring at big losses. Why flood impact may spill out of India’s rice bowl

As devastated farmers begin to come to terms with the fallout, 4 lakh hectares of land under paddy cultivation across state is flooded. Punjab is among the biggest contributors to PDS.

Army chief weighs in on theaterisation, says it is inevitable and need of the hour

New Delhi: Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi has strongly backed the idea of theaterisation, saying it is inevitable and the need of the hour. Speaking...

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?